| 释义 |
cack·le /ˈkækl/ n. | vi. | vt. | phr.
I n.
1. (母鸡下蛋后发出的)咯咯声
the cackle of hens 母鸡的咯咯声
2. 格格的笑声
I heard a few cackles from the audience when I started my talk. 我开始讲话时听见听众中发出格格的几声笑。
3. 饶舌，扯淡
the constant cackle at a dinner party 晚宴上喋喋不休的高声谈笑
II ❶ vi.
1. (似鸡下蛋后那样)发出咯咯声
2. 格格地笑
cackle with laughter 格格地笑起来
The old man cackled at his own joke. 老头儿为自己讲的笑话格格笑了起来。
3. 饶舌，扯淡
❷ vt.
叽叽呱呱地讲；格格笑着表示
cackle one's disapproval 喋喋不休地表示反对
[<ME cakelen<拟声] phr. cut the cackle [常用于命令句中]〈口〉别再饶舌，停止扯淡 Cut the cackle and come to the horses. 少说废话，言归正传。 |